Extravasation: prevention, recognition and management
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Extravasation: prevention, recognition and management

Lisa Dougherty Nurse consultant in intravenous therapy, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey
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This article provides readers with an overview of extravasation, including risk factors and management strategies. The importance of accurate reporting and documentation is also highlighted, particularly as patients will often require follow-up care and may take legal action as a result of extravasation injury.

Nursing Standard. 24, 52, 48-55. doi: 10.7748/ns2010.09.24.52.48.c7956

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lisa.dougherty@rmh.nhs.uk

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This article has been subject to double blind peer review

Keywords :

Extravasation - intravenous therapy - venous access devices

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01 September 2010 / Vol 24 issue 52

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